Fragrance comparison

Obsessed vs Kenzo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,310 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsessed

We Pink

3.87306 votes

Rank #6,822 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsessed takes 4 of 7 categories.

Obsessed
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Obsessed4/7

Kenzo3/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Kenzo
Longevity: Obsessed
Sillage & projection: Obsessed
Value for money: Obsessed
Versatility: Kenzo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obsessed

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ObsessedWe Pink

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 65%Had 11%Want 25%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

306 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityObsessed

SillageObsessed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerObsessedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Blood OrangeCherryMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyGardeniaPeachOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

CaramelVanillaPatchouliMuskCedar

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Gardenia, Peach and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKenzoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsessedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsessed opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and sour cherry before settling into a thick, sweet wave of honey and gardenia. It is a heavy fragrance built for cold winter nights, where its sugary base of caramel and vanilla clings to wool coats. On the skin, the white florals add a clean edge that prevents the st…

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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Obsessed or Kenzo?

Obsessed takes 4 of 7 categories. Obsessed is rated 3.87/5 from 306 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Obsessed for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Obsessed or Kenzo?

Obsessed lasts longest (Obsessed 78/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsessed or Kenzo?

Obsessed projects furthest (Obsessed 74/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsessed and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Gardenia, Peach and Orange Blossom.

Is Obsessed or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsessed is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsessed is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsessed and Kenzo?

Obsessed has top notes of Blood Orange, Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Gardenia, Peach and Orange Blossom, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.